Question

What is the gravitational force between mars and Phobos

Answer 1

Answer:

$F=5.16\times 10^{15}\ N$

Explanation:

We have,

Mass of Mars is, $m_M=6.42\times 10^{23}\ kg$

Mass of its moon Phobos, $m_P=1.06\times 10^{16}\ kg$

Distance between Mars and Phobos, d = 9378 km

It is required to find the gravitational force between Mars and Phobos. The force between two masses is given by

$F=G\dfrac{m_Mm_P}{d^2}$

Plugging all values, we get :

$F=6.67\times 10^{-11}\times \dfrac{6.42\times 10^{23}\times 1.06\times 10^{16}}{(9378\times 10^3)^2}\\\\F=5.16\times 10^{15}\ N$

So, the gravitational force is $5.16\times 10^{15}\ N$.